VVS boys volleyball sweeps Oneida

Going head-to-head for the first time this winter, the Vernon Verona Sherrill boys volleyball team pushed ahead of archrival Oneida, beating the Indians in a three-game sweep on Tuesday night.

In each of the first two games, the Red Devils proved steady and consistent, winning them 25-20 and 25-19. Though the Indians made the third game closer, it could not extend the match as VVS finished it off 25-23.

Canastota broke into the win column Monday night with a four-game decision over Oriskany.

The Raiders rolled through the first two games, 25-17 and 25-18, and after Oriskany claimed the third game 25-21, Canastota dominated the fourth game 25-13 to finish it off.

Jake LaBarre had 11 kills and five digs, with Dan Avery putting together 10 kills, four digs, two aces and two assists. C.J. Melander had seven blocks as Matt Avery earned eight assists and three aces.

But the Raiders lost Tuesday to Sauquoit Valley 25-17, 21-25, 25-16, 25-20. Marvin Wilke stood out for Canastota with 25 digs as Avery earned six kills, seven aces and six digs. LaBarre and Wilke each had four aces as Ryan Pederson gained four blocks and Charlie Smith finished with five assists.